The Tired Dad & Tired Mom Podcast

Our family vacation to Florida, how my wife initially felt about my decision to get sober, current sobriety statistics, and teaching our children to have empathy to bullies. 

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5 ways we avoided divorce after kids, date nights, remembering our sweet nanas, and more!

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Embracing your weirdness, the "to do" list can wait, tangible memories and more in this short but meaningful episode!

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What does it mean to raise yourself again? How much screen time should we allow our kids? And what do we do when we mess up? All of this and more in this episode! Hope you enjoy!

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We discuss how millennials aren't necessarily raising a weak generation, breaking the cycle, and does The Tired Dad know "girl terms?" Please SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW!

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We discuss how we should focus on finding solutions rather than pointing fingers at either moms or dads. We explore how marriage can be both easy and challenging at times, how parenting does get easier, and we share a vulnerable moment when we messed up. Please SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW!

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Post Christmas recap, some marriage statistics, how The Tired Mom is one of the most encouraging people in the world, how to not give a care, and much more! Great episode to begin the New Year with! Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW!

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The Christmas magic is fleeting, our pets are getting older, our honeymoon wasn't a good time, but our marriage is. What I thought being a man was, and do we know each other well? This was a heartfelt, deep, REAL, and funny episode! Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW!

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We discuss our children always coming into our bedroom and what works for us. We dive into to other topics about loving our children, what they may say about us later, intrusive thoughts, fears, and even The Tired Dad's top 5 favorite rappers. A short episode that got very deep at times. Hope you enjoy!

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We aren't experts, but we do our best to share what we've learned after 12 years together! Parenting priorities, how to get the spark back, how we fail miserably and more!

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We made it through Thanksgiving break, now let's prepare for the next holiday!

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Why 70% of divorces are initiated by women, emotional maturity, and sharing some less heavy topics! 

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What the "work" in marriage really means, how to effectively communicate, and why parenting takes more work than marriage.

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In this heartfelt conversation, Charles Bock shares his journey of navigating fatherhood after the loss of his wife. He discusses the challenges of being a single parent, the importance of vulnerability, and the profound impact of grief on his relationship with his daughter. Through candid reflections, he emphasizes the need for self-compassion and the beauty of being present in the moment with children. The discussion also touches on societal expectations of masculinity and the emotional growth that comes with parenting.

Charles new memoir, I Will Do Better, is available now.

00:00 Introduction and Reintegrating into Sobriety

02:28 The Challenges of the First Year of Sobriety

06:14 Managing Emotions and Reactions as a Sober Parent

09:09 The Turning Point and Finding Comfort in Sobriety

14:48 The Importance of Support and Understanding

20:02 Coping Mechanisms and Healthy Alternatives

22:29 The Wake-Up Call and Decision to Quit Drinking

26:48 Introduction to the Topic of Sobriety

27:10 The Importance of Personal Motivation in Sobriety

29:48 The Role of Support in Overcoming Addiction

30:30 Alcoholics Anonymous: A Helpful Tool for Some

32:58 Defining Sobriety as a Personal Journey

37:55 The Use of Substances in Sobriety: Personal Choices

45:47 Conclusion and Favorite Quote

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